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The Burro Blog
Archives for January 2009January 26, 2009 : 3 Comments
from surfermag.com
A Passion For Paddling by Alex Wilson Associate Editor "It’s not about winning - it’s about getting from Point A to Point B.”  Sometime next month, Australian Jamie Mitchell, perhaps the greatest paddle-racer in the history of the sport, will begin training for the 13th annual QuiksilverEdition Molokai to Oahu race, a 32-mile battle of endurance across one of the most challenging pieces of open water in the world. His preparation will span five months of his life, and require the type of focus and commitment that only the most physically fit athletes can endure. Since most surfers see paddling as just a means to an end—a way to catch waves—we decided to ask the ... read more... January 22, 2009 : 1 Comments
On the last morning in January, wake up early to cheer on paddlers young and old, novice andOlympian, who will race all types of muscle-powered watercraft out of Bonita Cove and across the ocean waters. Top athletes will race skinny, precarious ocean kayaks called surfskis that can blaze across the water reaching top speeds of 20 to 25 miles an hour if they catch a wave. Other athletes will push themselves along on stand-up paddleboards, and teams of two will stroke kayaks to the finish. It’s the 13th annual Hanohano Ocean Challenge that takes off from Bonita Cove, across from Belmont Park, on Saturday, Jan. 31. Paddlers will either push off from the cove at 9 a.m. to race the 4.75-mile course around the bay, or at 10:30 a.m. to race the 9-mile course out to Crystal Pier and back. “A lot of people don’t know about paddle-boarding,” said ... read more... January 21, 2009 : 2 Comments
...and are looking to do a SUP race, Alban Cornic, from Ponant Paddle Sports had these suggestions.
1. September 12 : Spirit Paddle Classic 2009 24 miles - only SUP Departure : Belle Ile (island) Arrival : Quiberon Race Director Contact : stand-up@spirit-surf-club.com  2.October 10: Presqu'ile Paddle Race 2009 17 miles - paddleboard/SUP/OC1/OC2/OC4/top level (UK & Aussie paddlers)/big party Departure : Camaret Arrival : Morgat Race Director Contact : karinamo@laposte.net 
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The Santa Ana pattern of the last few days has created ideal paddling conditions. Plus it gave us the chance to test out the new Olympus Stylus 1050 SW waterproof camera. What it lacks in picture quality, it makes up for in waterproof portability. Plus, you can take artsy shots in the shower when you're rinsing it off.
      Minus tide in the afternoon  Artsy shower photo read more... January 7, 2009 : 6 Comments
Three big races up at Tahoe this coming season. First will be the Donner Lake Memorial Paddleboard Race set for May 23-more info on that soon. Then the Jam to the Dam will be July 11 and rounding it out will be the 22 mile Fall Classic. These are all well organized and fun events. See you there!
  See tahoepaddle.com for more info read more... January 6, 2009 : 1 Comments
July 18 2009
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 2009 Daytona Oceanfest Sun Splash Park May 30th at 7AM Greetings! Surfari is hosting a charity event to help support the VSLA(Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association) Lifeguard Competition Team at the 2009 USLA National Lifeguard Championships in Ft. Lauderdale. The Daytona Oceanfest event will showcase competitive lifeguarding on the beach in front of the new Daytona Lifeguard Station. All proceeds from the raffle, and entry fees will go to the benefit the VSLA, junior lifeguard programs and competitive ocean lifeguard competitions. When: May 30th, 2009 at 7AM Where: Sun Splash Park at 611 S Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Early registration: is May 29 at Lu Lu's Bar and grill. Registration is from 6PM-8:30PM, Drink and Dinner specials, live music at 8:30PM. Register early and save 50% on entry fees ... read more... |
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